FCC considering changes, possibly ending, program that offers discounted internet to schools, librariesA federal program that has paid out billions of dollars to local schools and libraries to offset the cost of internet service is in danger of being curtailed or even eliminated, leaving district administrators and library officials concerned about how they would bridge the financial gap. The E-Rate program, overseenPittsburgh Tribune-Review2d agoWhole story →CultureTechnologye rate program review
How the Smithsonian is using AI to connect artifacts from the American RevolutionThe Smithsonian Institution is using artificial intelligence to better understand its collection related to the American Revolution. The project is called Revolution Crossroads, and it aims to help the public and scholars connect objects across institutions such as the Library of Congress. The review was launched in the spring, and the goal is to uncover…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution3d agoWhole story →CultureTechnology
California governor signs laws aimed at protecting children from risks of social media, AI chatbotsCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom joined his wife and state lawmakers at a children’s museum near San Francisco to stress the importance of protecting kids at a time when they have such easy access to social media and AI chatbots.The Boston Globe26d agoWhole story →CultureTechnologyGavin Newsomcalifornia social media laws signed
New Library of Congress archive safeguards nearly 500 personal stories from 9/11The Library of Congress has placed nearly 500 firsthand accounts from 9/11 survivors and responders online for the attack’s 25th anniversary.WJLA27d agoWhole story →CultureTechnology
